Homeopathy LibraryAloe Socotrina
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Where is the pathogenesis of Aloes found ?
Hering's Provings of American Remedies, Allen's Encyclopaedia .
What is Aloes ?
It is a native of Africa and our tincture is made from the inspissated juice. Its alkaloid is Aloin, and it is a component part of most purgative pills.
How is the tincture made ?
In precisely the same manner as Nux vomica .
What is the general action of Aloes ?
Acts most prominently on the liver. Has also many symptoms of portal and uterine congestion.
What is the headache ?
Dull headache across the forehead or a weight on the vertex ; heaviness in the eyes and nausea.
What are the characteristic indications for Aloes in diarrhoea ?
There is a sudden urging to stool in the early morning, accompanied with a great deal of flatus and great weakness of the sphincters ; the patient loses confidence in them and fears that stool will pass with the flatus. Sense of great exhaustion after stool .
What are the indications for Aloes in haemorrhoids ?
They protrude like a bunch of grapes after each stool, and are relieved by the application of cold water and aggravated by motion.
How does Aloes compare with Collinsonia in haemorrhoids ?
Collinsonia generally has constipation and Aloes diarrhoea.
What are the symptoms of Aloes in dysentery ?
The stools are of a jelly-like mucus and covered with blood, accompanied by griping in the epigastric region.
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